Application documents

It is important to consider your values, needs, interests and skills when applying for a job. Explore resources for reflection as you decide whether or not to apply for a job.

A résumé provides information about your job qualifications to a potential employer. In this section explore resources for résumé writing.

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) help organizations manage recruiting and hiring. Applicants who understand how ATS work may achieve job application success.

Action verbs are a critical component of the résumé writing process. Action verbs are words that express an action and communicate to a potential employer what you are capable of. Explore action verbs as you craft your résumé.

A cover letter is a one-page persuasive document submitted alongside a résumé or curriculum vitae (CV). Learn more about writing cover letters that send a strong first impression.